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pyrite |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pyrite \Pyr"ite\, n.; pl {Pyrites}. [Cf. F. pyrite. See {Pyrites}.] (Min.) A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide. Hence sable coal his massy couch extends, And stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends. --E. Darwin. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: pyrite n : a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color [syn: {iron pyrite}, {fool's gold}]
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